Bangladesh Liberation War – Timeline
Here’s a simple timeline highlighting key events in the Bangladesh Liberation War:
Date | Event |
---|---|
March 26, 1971 | Declaration of Independence by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman |
April 1971 | Beginning of military operations by the Pakistani army |
December 16, 1971 | Victory Day – Bangladesh officially liberated |
Bangladesh Liberation War 1971
Bangladesh Liberation War: Almost fifty years after the 1971 war that resulted in the independence of Bangladesh, each country involved in the conflict has established its way of remembering those events. In Bangladesh, the war is recalled as the Bengali people’s fight against the oppressive Pakistan army.
However, in India and Pakistan, the war is commonly remembered as the Third Indo-Pakistan War. Many Bangladeshis dislike this portrayal, as they believe it overlooks their contribution to what they consider a liberation war. In this article, we will take a deep look into the details of the Bangladesh Liberation War.
Let’s get started!
Table of Content
- Bangladesh Liberation War – Overview
- Bangladesh Liberation War – Background
- Bangladesh Liberation War – History
- Bangladesh Liberation War – Causes
- Bangladesh Liberation War – Consequences
- Bangladesh Liberation War – Major Events
- Bangladesh Liberation War – Role of Major Figures
- Bangladesh Liberation War – Timeline
- Conclusion